Recent Productions
NEW SHOW: Fanny & Johnnie Cradock Cook The Great American Songbook

Fanny and Johnnie Cradock cook up a storm in Show Of Strength’s new show, Fanny & Johnnie Cradock Cook the Great American Songbook.
And like most of Show of Strength’s work it’s designed not for theatres but will be taking place in restaurants. Theatre and food lovers can dine with the Cradocks at selected Bristol venues from Friday 20 to Saturday 28 July (see list below).

Kate McNab and John Telfer play Fanny and Johnny. Well-known jazz singer Kate also performs with her own company The Ministry of Entertainment. Actor, singer and musical director John Telfer was a regular in the TV show Bergerac and is currently the Vicar of Ambridge in Radio 4’s The Archers.

As part of the evening’s entertainment the audience enjoys a 2-course meal a la Cradock (with vegetarian options available). First Fanny demonstrates Prawn Cocktail, the starter she invented more than half a century ago. But her main course, Diamond Jubilee Chicken, is brand new and also her revenge on Constance Spry for pipping her to the royal post in 1953 with Coronation Chicken. As Fanny says: ‘Revenge is a dish best eaten cold.’ The Cradocks demonstrate, argue, namedrop, insult, parlez dodgy Français and sing as they go.

Writer/producer Sheila Hannon said: “Research revealed Fanny had Somerset roots – her grandfather came from Bath and the family business included an undertaker’s. They were so successful they had a branch on Bristol’s Park Street, where one of the performances will be held.

“Have dinner with the Cradocks and they’ll tell you all about it. From £20 for 2 courses and a show, tickets are selling like Fanny’s hot doughnuts. This will be a highly entertaining and hugely enjoyable night out – a feast for all the senses!”

Great to be working with lovely neighbour Windmill Hill City Farm to celebrate their 40th birthday.

A weekend of outdoor performances, all over the farm, to celebrate their 40th birthday (and our 30th!).

Eight great short shows, and four wonderful actors playing all sorts of creatures – spot the crime solving mole, a fox with bags of attitude, and a dove with huge ambitions. Leela Bunce, Rachael Fagan, Kirris Riviere and Chris Yapp bring these and more to life — all weekend, and all free.

11 October 2017 @ Bristol Harbour Hotel

Meet the Cradocks at the fabulous new Bristol Harbour Hotel on Corn Street. Dine in the extraordinary Sansovino Hall — previously a banking hall in the financial heart of the city — inspired by 16th century Venetian architecture, complete with remarkable historical detail and magnificent skylight.